Mayor Aftab Pureval dominated the three-person mayoral primary May 6. Pureval, a Democrat, won with 83% of the vote.

What we’re witnessing is a failure of planning, oversight, and will,” the mayor said, objecting to the tax hike.

The decision drew heavy criticism from the community, including Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp, who said it would place a financial strain on residents in the low-income community. “This never ...